Virtual Reality

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€7M to deliver truly realistic AR/VR

Investment will accelerate development of revolutionary holographic extended reality (HXR) technology to make virtual reality practically indistinguishable from the real world.

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World premiere for virtual laser lab “femtoPro”

Lasers are ubiquitous. Scientists from Würzburg have now developed the virtual-reality laser laboratory “femtoPro”, which simulates optical setups in real time and enables eye-safe training in the handling of short-pulse lasers.

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.